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Page Four of the Athens Messenger lists publisher Frederick W. Bush and Gordon K. Bush with Charles KH Harris as managing editor. It includes association memberships, AP exclusivity, subscription and carrier rates, and notice that obituaries and cards of thanks are not charged. The page also cites national reps and a Milton quotation about liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ohio
United States
Athens
Satitieteni
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Milton
Clapper Urges Congress to Break Farm Lobby Chains
Raymond Clapper argues Congress is enslaved by the Farm Lobby and likens it to past pressure from the Anti-Saloon League. He contends that fear and lobbyist power threaten democracy and urges lawmakers to defy the lobby for national unity and constitutional integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Wayne B. Wheeler
McNary
Roosevelt
Ed O'Neal
Farm Bureau Federation
Barkley
Senate
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Farm Lobby
Willkie Shrugs At Precedent In Publicity Rally
Ohio readers recall a Columbus editorial praising Wendell Willkie for rivaling Roosevelt in publicity skill. The piece notes Willkie’s bold moves, including front line access and overseas briefings, while pressuring both parties to respond and the public to listen.
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Willkie
Franklin Roosevelt
United States
Europe
Roosevelt
Egypt
Churchill
Wendell Willkie
Joe Stalin
Flaming Faith and a War Time Need for Courage in Washington
Raymond Clapper warns that a flaming faith risks dragging Germany deeper into disaster and criticizes delayed controls, weak management, and political interference. He predicts an era of greater government control with frequent public denunciations and looming scandals as the nation girds for wartime production and price management.
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Raymond Clapper
Germany
Washington
Nation-wide gasoline rationing eyed for Nov. 15 start
Peter Edson outlines Baruch committee plans for nationwide fuel rationing including gasoline and fuel oil. Anticipated changes cut C-card permissions, tighten allocations, and use five temperature zones for fuel oil. Extra allowances may go to families with children under four and invalids, with insulation as a factor but with safeguards for those unable to afford improvements.
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Baruch Committee
War Mothers Emergency Aid Club supports Mason County mothers
Mrs. William L. Wood announces the War Mothers Emergency Aid Club to assist Mason County mothers whose sons serve in the military. The non profit group offers travel aid, financial help, and access to the Mason County Honor roll book to honor service members and keep families connected to their sons overseas. September 25, 1942.
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War Mothers Emergency Aid Club
Mason County
Mason County Boys In Service
Point Pleasant
Class Officers Are Chosen at High School
Gallipolis freshmen select Louise Pickens Betty Haskins Bob Bradbury Homer Walter as representatives. Sophomores Judy Hoy Jo Wells Joel Cating Carroll Smith Lewis Daniels Tom Woodward. Juniors Kenneth Irion Jane Ann Deem Paul Champer Eugene Steele. Seniors John Cunningham John Lupton Wayne Church Eileen Wells Scott Westerman is president and Tom Robinson is vice president.
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Gallipolis
Louise Pickens
Betty Haskins
Bob Bradbury
Homer Walter
Judy Hoy
Jo Wells
Joel Cating
Carroll Smith
Lewis Daniels
Tom Woodward
Kenneth Irion
Jane Ann Deem
Paul Champer
Eugene Steele
John Cunningham
John Lupton
Wayne Church
Eileen Wells
Scott Westerman
Tom Robinson
Straitsville Men Depart For Service
About 50 Perry County men leave Friday morning for the Army. Local picks include Robert Nutter Paul Wharfe Albert Chappaler Chester Red Campbell Adrian Halsey Macedlum Lewis and Stanley Dishon. Several families have three members serving. The article notes visits by relatives and various community updates amid wartime mobilization.
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New Straitsville
Perry County
Army
Robert Nutter
Paul Wharfe
Albert Chappaler
Chester
Red) Campbell
Adrian Halsey
Macedlum Lewis
Stanley Dishon
Dishon
Howard Blankenship
Duncan Falls
Helen Strain
Logan
New Lexington
George Wharfe
Lucy
Anna Mae Beck
Lester Ambrose
Don Dawley
Paul Hatem
Jack Ross
Sue Strain
Bill Dishon
William Chappaler
Robert Chappaler
Chad Vernon
Methodist
Thea White
Harold Williams
Buss and
Toodle
Windham
Bob Wilson
Clyde Strain
Murray City
Herbert Fleming
Jean
Robert
Toledo
Agnes Wilson
Fulton Brandt
Lancaster
Fink
Blankenship
Robert Wilson
G. W. Nixon
Maxville
Peter Strawn
John
Jack) Halsey
Walter Halsey
Minnie Strawn
Fred Blankenship
Serial Story of Brightness Gone Chapter XVI
Candace faces a painful night as Peter learns of Martin’s deception. She navigates humiliation, fear, and the looming breakup while Martin and Faith Hartshorne appear at commencement, forcing Candace to confront the consequences of her choices.
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Martin
Peter
Gates
Miss Maher
Merrymount
Faith Hartshorne
Candace
Bruce
Harrisonville Social Notes Update
Harrisonville social items report visits and travel including Clel and Mrs Duncan in Columbus, Iva Greenler from Albany, Cecil Blackwood returning from Dakota and resuming work at Patterson Field. Local activities note Sunday School at Atkins home, Garden Club at Cottrill home, Grange delegate Raymond Cotteril, and obituaries for Mrs Emmet Mayhue and Mr Farley.
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Harrisonville
Clel Duncan
Columbus
George Pickering
Iva Greenler
Albany
Edith Genhemer
Cecil Blackwood
Dakota
Patterson Field
Friendship Circle
Virgil Atkins
Normalee
Lila Richardson
A. T. Stacey
Williamstown
Rush Diehl
Harley Picket
Carpenter
Send me a Bible, mother
Poem expresses a soldier’s plea to his mother for spiritual aid to combat the enemy in war. It contrasts material weapons with faith and prayer, hoping such devotion will guide him and improve him as a soldier when he returns. Marguerite Moore Bidwell, Oy.
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Peter
Mother
Marguerite Moore
Carpenter Social and Personal News from Columbia Schools
Moving picture program at Columbia Schools benefits pupils. County Supt. C. O. Chapman visited the school. School board met to consider new year matters. Grady attends Reno after leaving Los Angeles. Health officials visited local schools. Miss Perry and Miss Carter weekend visit. Sunday dinner guests listed from several nearby towns. Anna Henry becomes Summit County Home Demonstration agent. Dudgeon and Swearingen injured in bicycle accident. School buses pass annual highway patrol inspection. Scrap drive planned with blank outreach to every township family. Joseph Estep family moved to Albany. Columbia Grange Booster Night set with program and pie.
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Carpenter
Columbia
C. O. Chapman
Board of Education
James Grady
Columbia High School
Southgate High
Los Angeles
Cal
Reno
Nevada
Ellis
Sheverinsky
Dana Bailey
Pomeroy
R. D
L. R. Roach
Athens
Frank Pickett
Mary Lou Nichols
Winterhaven
Fla
Loyd Scott
Anna Henry
Summit County
Clair Dudgeon
Lester Swearingen
Dudgeon
Columbia School
Starkey
Joseph Estep
Albany
Columbia Grange
Pie Auppel
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Che Athens Messenger
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
House
Peter Edson
Washington Scene
the Public Forum
the Messenger
William L. Wood
Pt. Pleasant
By Galbraith
Straitsville
Staes
Attic
BY Holly Watterson
Poet's Corner
Messenger
Tach
Hame
Bidwell, Oy
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